Forestry Technician

Job Summary:

Under the direction and general supervision of the Landscape Supervisor the incumbent performs a wide variety of skilled tasks which includes various types of landscaping and grounds maintenance including:  irrigation installation, repair, and water management; planting of trees, shrubs, and groundcovers;  pruning of trees and shrubs;  lawn and groundcover care; landscape demolition and earth moving;  refuse & recycling disposal;  stocking and storing materials;  maintenance of  hardscape, site furnishings, and outdoor art work; minor repair and maintenance  of tools & equipment;  and other landscaping and grounds duties as instructed. 

The incumbent is expected to perform assignments under various weather conditions and various terrains including:  stairs, forest trails, hills, slopes, and rocky foot paths. 

Department Summary:

The UCSF Facilities Services Department (FS) is committed to creating an exceptional campus physical environment to support the research, teaching, health care and community service mission of the University. FS employs over 360 professional staff and acts as steward for over $90 million in operating funds to achieve its goals in operating and maintaining the UCSF campus environment. Located in the Campus Life Services organization, FS is organized into 5 distinct units: (1) Mission Bay/East Campus Operations, (2) Parnassus/West Campus Operations, (3) Infrastructure & Utilities Services, (4) Customer Service & Technology, and (5) Strategic Organization Development. 

FS participates in system-wide Principles of Community and all FS leaders are expected to create a fair, equitable, safe and supportive work environment, where everyone can do their best work.  FS leaders share accountability for the overall success of the operation, and strive towards a high performance work environment. We value innovation, creative problem solving, and diligent follow-through. 

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Identify the functions or tasks that employees in the job perform. The essential functions should state the purpose of the work and the results to be accomplished, rather than how the function is performed. Of the tasks listed, what percentage of time is devoted to each? The more time employees spend on a function, the more likely it is that the function is essential. Generally, include those functions that account for 10% or more of the work, i.e., key items that contribute significantly to the achievement of the job.  The functions should add up to 100%.

Required:

• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing in English with customers and department staff at all levels 
• Working knowledge of water management and irrigation repair 
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions 
• Demonstrated experience safely operating and maintaining power tools 
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions in English 
• Ability to kneel, stoop, and stand for long periods of time 
• Climb and work on extension ladder 
• Ability to perform work on schedule in a safe and timely manner 
• Ability to work without direct supervision and handle multiple projects simultaneously 
• Ability to deliver high quality customer service and to respond to the customer’s needs
• Current California Driver’s License
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions, and One (1) year experience as a laborer/gardener; and demonstrated ability to operate assigned tools and equipment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred:

• Demonstrated knowledge of ornamental and California native plants
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint)